Albert Anton ‘Al’ Wiedorn

Mr. Wiedorn was a U.S. Army infantry veteran who served in the 10th Mountain Division in World War II. He was a native of Waterbury, Conn. He lived and taught in Connecticut, Maine, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Honduras and Brazil before settling in Holmes Beach in 1995.

Mr. Wiedorn was active in civic affairs in Holmes Beach, having served as president and vice president of the Holmes Beach Civic Association before it disbanded. He was known for his "Rain Can Be A Pain" campaign and brochure, an effort to encourage a drainage-system cleanup that earned the HBCA a grant from the Southwest Florida Water Management District. He worked tirelessly to keep Holmes Beach residents informed of important issues.

Visitation and a service were to be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 29, at Toale Brothers Funeral Homes, Bradenton Chapel. A sunset celebration of life will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, at the 71st Street beach, Holmes Beach. A service will be held in Maryland followed by internment in Arlington National Cemetery July 28.

Mr. Wiedorn is survived by his wife of 56 years, Clare; daughter Cathy Camille Mazurek of Brooklyn, N.Y.; son Paul of Saverna Park, Md.; brother Fred of Nokomis; and three grandchildren.

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